PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Critical Class I Ongoing

EcoGel 100 Imaging Gel, EcoGel 200 MultiPurpose Gel (Blue), EcoGel 200 MultiPurpose Gel (CLEAR), and EcoLotion Transmission Lotion 1) 100, 200 gel Intended for use in acoustic coupling of ultrasound transducer to tissue 2) Lotion Ecolotion transmission and massage lotion is intended to be used as an accessory to ultrasonic transducers and ultrasound monitors. Ecolotion is intended to be used externally only as a coupling medium for use in ultrasound procedures.

Reported: September 29, 2021 Initiated: August 12, 2021 #Z-2480-2021

Product Description

EcoGel 100 Imaging Gel, EcoGel 200 MultiPurpose Gel (Blue), EcoGel 200 MultiPurpose Gel (CLEAR), and EcoLotion Transmission Lotion 1) 100, 200 gel Intended for use in acoustic coupling of ultrasound transducer to tissue 2) Lotion Ecolotion transmission and massage lotion is intended to be used as an accessory to ultrasonic transducers and ultrasound monitors. Ecolotion is intended to be used externally only as a coupling medium for use in ultrasound procedures.

Reason for Recall

Ultrasound gels and lotions manufactured by Eco-Med Pharmaceutical, Inc. may contain bacterial contamination.

Details

Recalling Firm
AMTEC SALES Inc
Units Affected
34,586 each
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution to US (nationwide) states of - FL, TX, OH, MD, PA, WA, CO, PR, VA, KY, OK, and CA; and OUS (international) to countries of - Honduras, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Panama, and Costa Rica.
Location
Miami, FL

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
EcoGel 100 Imaging Gel, EcoGel 200 MultiPurpose Gel (Blue), EcoGel 200 MultiPurpose Gel (CLEAR), and EcoLotion Transmission Lotion 1) 100, 200 gel Intended for use in acoustic coupling of ultrasound transducer to tissue 2) Lotion Ecolotion transmission and massage lotion is intended to be used as an accessory to ultrasonic transducers and ultrasound monitors. Ecolotion is intended to be used externally only as a coupling medium for use in ultrasound procedures.. Recalled by AMTEC SALES Inc. Units affected: 34,586 each.
Why was this product recalled?
Ultrasound gels and lotions manufactured by Eco-Med Pharmaceutical, Inc. may contain bacterial contamination.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on September 29, 2021. Severity: Critical. Recall number: Z-2480-2021.